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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources